Have minimised COVID-19 spread, cut transmission: Govt

Asserting that the ongoing lockdown has helped minimise the spread of coronavirus, the government on Thursday said the recovery rate among COVID-19 patients has almost doubled in last the ten days......

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

This is the joint statement issued by the ministry of external affairs on the visit of US President Barack Obama to India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama assessed the......

How India can fight cyber terror

Like China, India needs to encourage 'hacker clubs' in view of the challenges of virtual terrorism, says Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd). The use of the Internet has been a boon to crime......

The winners and losers in Trump's Afghan strategy

'Delhi has identified itself with Trump's Afghan strategy whereas the Chinese stance is calibrated -- observant and objective, keeping a distance,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. New Delhi and......

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

Mint Road's proposals on banks' M&A funding are cautious even as entrants root for more elbow room, and weigh business models. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff Ask Debadatta Chand about his plans......

Insurance fee may be cut in phases

The high level coordination committee on financial markets, which consists of financial sector regulators, is likely to opt for a phased reduction in the commission paid to insurance agents. When......

ATMs to loans: All eyes on the road for finance world

A South Block and Mint Road tango is in the offing in 2025, foregrounded by deeper consultations with various stakeholders. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In the Union Budget for......

Unwinding high indirect taxes on fuel is critical for economy: RBI's Das

MPC members unanimously decided to keep the benchmark rates unchanged and said they would continue with their accommodative stance as long as necessary. With inflation under control, the Monetary......